New Horizon Academy for Exceptional Students - Ocala

Crossroads Academy is a private day school located at 3681 NE 7th Street in Ocala, Florida. It provides specialized education in a small group setting for students in grades 3 through 12 who have learning differences such as auditory processing challenges, ADHD, anxiety, dyslexia, hyperlexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. The school partners with families to support academic growth, confidence, and the development of skills needed for success in school and life. Enrollment involves submitting an application along with a current IEP or 504 plan, recent report card, and a psychological evaluation from the past three years. The school accepts Step Up For Students scholarships including FTC, FES-UA, and FES-EO. Campus visits require an appointment. The school operates on a calendar that includes the 2026-2027 school year with students returning in August 2026.

The Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Inc. is dedicated to preparing children for success, particularly focusing on the critical early years of development. Serving families with children from infancy through age five, the Coalition offers essential resources and support tailored to various needs, including those with developmental concerns or disabilities. The organization provides free Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) services, assisting families in finding quality child care programs that foster safe and nurturing environments. These services encompass financial assistance options, information about early learning programs like Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Head Start, as well as referrals to community resources that address broader family needs such as food security and housing. The Coalition emphasizes a holistic approach to child development, offering specialized guidance for parents navigating behavioral concerns and ensuring inclusive practices in child care settings. What sets the Early Learning Coalition apart is its commitment to strong family partnerships and its comprehensive support system that not only prepares children for academic success but also strengthens the overall well-being of families in the community.

Sunrise Elementary School serves about 1,100 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade on Marion Oaks Course in Ocala, as part of Marion County Public Schools. Our families come from many backgrounds: roughly 12 percent of our students have disabilities, about 20 percent are learning English, and we run a schoolwide Title I program. Reading gets at least 90 uninterrupted minutes every day, built on myView and the University of Florida's UFLI phonics program, and math gets at least 60 minutes with enVision. i-Ready lessons supplement both subjects. Literacy and math content area specialists coach our teachers each week, and a partnership with Discovery Education brings more hands-on, student-led lessons into classrooms. Every student also takes art, music and physical education. Third through fifth graders can try out for our dance team, which performs at monthly family events and around Ocala, and our auditioned chorus sings at school and community events. We also host a VPK class for four-year-olds and keep guidance and counseling staff on campus.